Pizza Dough Breadsticks
Easy Italian Breadsticks in 35 minutes? You got it! Use store-bought pizza dough to have these craveable golden-brown breadsticks on your table in no time. These are the shortcut side dish you didn’t know you needed.
When we go out to eat, I’m a sucker for garlicky breadsticks. (Well, I’m pretty much a sucker for carbs in general.)
Let’s be real—on a busy weeknight, no one has time to mess with yeast or wait around for dough to rise. Making breadsticks from scratch seems very daunting, but it’s actually pretty easy when you start with pizza dough from the grocery store or your favorite pizza joint.
These breadsticks are fun for little hands to help with, so consider getting your kids in the kitchen, too!
Related: If you love my Garlic Knots recipe, you’ll love these easy pizza dough breadsticks, too.
Ang’s Recipe Tips
You can use any store-bought Italian seasoning or try my Homemade Italian Herb Seasoning mix. (It’s just a great mix to have on hand in your pantry. I use it all the time on pasta and garlic bread, too.)
To avoid doughy breadsticks, make sure your oven is fully preheated. Use a metal baking sheet to ensure cooking is even.
Brushing the dough with melted butter or olive oil first helps the seasonings and cheese stick better and adds flavor.
Pull the breadsticks out when they’re golden on top and firm but not too crisp. If you like, you can add an extra brush of butter and sprinkle of cheese at this time, too.
A Note About Parmesan Cheese
I highly recommend using a block of Parmesan cheese and grating it. It’s far more flavorful than the pre-grated cheese, and it melts beautifully.
I don’t like buying an ingredient for one dish, and I bet you don’t either. Fresh Parmesan cheese is also used in our recipes for Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta and Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup, both of which are delicious with these breadsticks!
Recipe Variations
If you want to add even more flavor, roll the dough out. Use about a tablespoon of Italian seasoning before rolling the dough into breadsticks. (Then use the remaining tablespoon on top after you brush them with butter).
For a hint of spice, add crushed red pepper flakes to seasonings.
Serving Suggestions
These are perfect with a little extra Parmesan cheese and some marinara or Tomato Sauce for dipping. For something a little different, try them with creamy alfredo sauce—so good!
I love serving these easy breadsticks with my Mini Meatballs and Basil Tomato Sauce. The breadsticks are particularly good when dipped in this sauce!
They are perfect with a bowl of Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup or Chicken Pizzaiola. Whip up a batch when you want to dress up a simple meal of Chicken Caesar Salad or Leftover Spaghetti Pie.
I hope you love this easy recipe as much as my family and I do! You can save it to your Recipe Box by clicking the ‘Add to Your Recipe Box’ button below or pin it for later. If you’ve given it a try, I’d really like to hear what you think—leave a comment below, and a five-star rating is always appreciated!
Easy Pizza Dough Breadsticks
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Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons Italian Herb seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a large metal baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut your pizza dough ball into quarters, then cut each quarter in half so you have 8 pieces.1 16-ounce pizza dough
- Roll each roll into a 6-inch rope, then twist the dough, if desired and place onto the prepared baking tray.
- Place the butter in a shallow bowl. Brush each rope with butter using a pastry brush. (Note: you'll use about half the butter at this point.)2 tablespoons butter
- Sprinkle each breadstick with the seasoning mix and Parmesan cheese.1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons Italian Herb seasoning mix
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and quickly brush with the remaining butter. Return to finish baking, about 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Equipment
- pastry brush for brushing the breadsticks with butter
Notes
Nutrition
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I really love your semi homemade recipes! Pinning this for later!
Oh wow! These would be the perfect addition to our pasta nights!
I love Rhodes products! Never had one I didn’t like. These look delicious, and we have pasta a lot. I’ll have to try them!
I love bread. Reading this has be heading out to the grocery store!
Yum! You can do so many things with Rhodes. This is by far my favorite recipe. Thanks for sharing.
OMG those look super yummy!